WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 288, 2 November 1934, Page 15

WOMEN’S WORLD

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. MEETING AT TE ARAKUEA. I lie Oclobcr committee meeting of the 1c Arakura Women’s Institute was Jield on Monday afternoon in thu ball. Mrs Grillitb (the president) was in the chair, and Mesdames Bradley, Whisker, Thomas, Wilkins, and J. Hume and Misses Benge and Hanson wore present. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Russell and Baxter. An invitation was received from the Sanson Institute to their birthday on November 14. Suggestions for competitions, etc., for future meetings were: —December, gooseberry jam and plain sponge sandwich; demonstration, on lampshades. .January: Best made frock, material not to cost more than five shillings; folk dancing. Arrangements regarding the institute social and dance on the 16th were discussed. Various sub-commit-tees were appointed to arrange for Hie programme and to take charge of the supper, etc. Members were reminded of the garden afternoon at Mrs Bailey’s residence at Oliakca, when the competition will be. for the best economic menu for five adults for ono week. Afternoon tea was served at the close of the meeting.

“Neighbours,” played by Misses L. Davis and R. Tiiniiieliffe. There followed songs by Mr It. Algar. Members of the Taikorca Institute presented “A Rose in Bloom,” the cast being: Mrs Ardcrn, Mrs J. Hohir; Prudence (the maid), Mrs (J. Short; Nancy, Miss Ruby Bailey; Janey, Mrs P. Locke; Olivia Ashe, Airs A. Castle. This play had an amusing climax. Credit must be given the members of the east for doing so well in the short lime given them to rehearse. They had less than a month in which to learn the play and even during that time there were several alterations in the east. Two of the members were in an accident on their way to the concert; the dog-cart in which they were travelling overturned and while fortunately none of the occupants, fivo adults and a baby, sustained any injury, the shock must; have affected their acting ability. At the conclusion of the concert, Airs R. C. Hill (president of the Taikorca Women’s Institute), thanked those who had helped and who had contributed items, also the audience for their presence. A plentiful supper was served, after which the floor was cleared for dancing. Many couples enjoyed the double pleasure of good music and a good floor; and it was not until a late hour that, the gathering ended. A box of chocolates, presented by the president, was won by Mr TI. O’Connor. Mrs Hill played an extra dance. The accompanists wore Miss R. Mora and Mrs Castlo.

STAINED WOODWORK.

Mantelpieces of light oak often become slightly blackened where they join the hearth. This staining may be removed by the application of a mixlure of equal parts of methylated spirit, vinegar, and paraffin, shaken well together before use. The same mixture is good for removing all kinds of grease marks from furniture, or from polished floors, and for cleaning the discoloured woodwork round bellpushes and the slots, of letter-boxes. To protect doors from such discolouration it is advisable to have a frame cut from cardboard or three-ply wood to fit exactly round the brasswork. If tliis frame is held in position while the brass is being cleaned, the woodwork is protected and the polishing process is made easier.

TAIKOREA INSTITUTE.

On Wednesday, October 31, the Taikorea Women’s Institute licit! a successful concert and dance in the hall. The hall itself presided an attractive appearance, being; decorated with greenery and spring flowering shrubs, while the stage was arranged as a tastefully furnished drawingroom, pictures and bowls of flowers giving tho finishing touches. _ A large audience was present, neighbouring institutes being represented, and two of these, Rangiotu and Rongotca, helped with the programme. The opening item was a pianoforte duet by Mrs R. Mora and Mrs Print. A song by Mrs Print: followed and was encored. Miss Mavis Smith contributed a guitar solo, following which was a play presented by tho Rangiotu Institute. This was greatly enjoyed, and was a very successful presentation, being entitled “Quito a Nice Cat.” Tho cast was as follows: _ Dinah Huntsman. Mrs Baker: Nora Martin, Nora Croad; Miss Meny (the nice cat), Mrs Pearce; Mrs Furness, Mrs Russell; Miss Smart, Mrs Board; Lady Brown. Mario Quarrio; maid, Sheila Croad. After this item thore was as interval during which the ice-cream stall did a good trade. 'I he next production was a dialogue by two members of the Rongotea Institute. Prior to its presentation, Mrs Hill explained that tho item was a last-minute decision in place of the play which was to have been staged, owing to the illness .of one of the cast. In spite of this fact, this item was one of the most successful on tho programme being

CLEANING TILED HEARTHS.

Tiled hearths frequently look dull and uncared for even after regular cleaning. This is due to dirt and dust which become ingrained in the tiles. A simple and successful way to treat tiles is to wash them with water containing paraffin. If they are washed

several times a week in this way they will keep in excellent condition and never look dull, as the paraffin seems to penetrate thoroughly and to remove all surface marks. Stubborn spots on tiles may be removed by rubbing them with a cut lemon.